NCLEX-RN
RN Pediatric NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The parents of a neonate born with congenital clubfoot express feelings of helplessness and guilt, exhibiting anxiety about how the neonate will be treated. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be most appropriate initially?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging expression of feelings and listening attentively is the most appropriate initial step to address emotional concerns and build trust.
Question 2 of 5
When observing the parent instilling prescribed ear drops ordered twice a day for a toddler, the nurse decides that the teaching about positioning of the pinna for instillation of the drops is effective when the parent pulls the toddler's pinna in which of the following directions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In children under 3, the pinna is pulled down and back to straighten the ear canal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of an 8-month-old about what the child should be eating. The nurse should include which of the following points in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Whole milk can be introduced at 12 months, as infants need the fat content for brain development.
Question 4 of 5
A child is started on a soft diet after having been on clear liquids following an episode of severe gastroenteritis. When helping the mother choose foods for her child, which of the following foods would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas and rice are gentle on the gut, suitable for a soft diet.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following client actions should the nurse judge to be a healthy coping behavior for a male adolescent after an appendectomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choosing preferred clothing reflects autonomy and positive coping.